Calgary Boy Who Fell Into Yoho River Is Now Missing Persons Case: Parks Canada

FIELD, B.C. — Parks Canada says it is scaling back the recovery operation for an 11-year-old Calgary boy who fell into the Yoho River in southeastern B.C.

Two boys fell into the river near the Takkakaw Falls Friday evening while visiting Yoho National Park with their family.

Parks Canada spokeswoman Tannia Peters said one of the boys was quickly rescued, but the other was swept downstream.

An extensive aerial and ground search involving local police and emergency agencies, two helicopters and a Parks Canada dog handler continued through the weekend, without success.

Parks Canada says it will continue to monitor the area as water levels change in hopes of finding the boy.

However, it says the incident is now being handled by the Golden-Field RCMP as a missing persons case.

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Where: British Columbia
The earliest threads of Haida culture can be traced back 12 millennia to this spectacular rainforest. Its moss-draped cedars, soaring Sitkas and ancient totem poles are jointly protected by Parks Canada and Haida Nation. Look up and you may see eagles soaring above its skies.

Where: Alberta
Canada's very first national park spans 6,641 sq. kilometres and boasts mountains, valleys, forests, rivers, meadows and glaciers, making it one of the country's top tourism magnets.

Where: Northwest Territories
In Inuvialuktun, Aulavik means "place where people travel." Here, a spiraling 12,000 sq. kilometres of protected Arctic lowlands is home to the highest density of muskoxen in the world.

Where: Nova Scotia
Here visitors will find the famed Cabot Trail hugging rugged and rust-coloured cliffs. Whales are a common sight off in the Atlantic, the same water where local merchants pull fresh lobster, crab, and oysters out for lunchtime fare.

Where: Quebec
Right at the tip of the province's Gaspé Peninsula, Forillon Park overlooks the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Bay of Gaspé where thousands of birds and colonies of seal can be found on its steep cliffs.

Where: New Brunswick
On its coast, the park is home to the world's highest tides — allowing visitors to walk the sea floor when they recede. Inland, waterfalls and yurts await discovery for those who venture inland.

Where: Newfoundland and Labrador
Declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site, this western part of Canada's easternmost province promises dramatic fjords that highlight a "rare example of the process of continental drift." Pristine lakes and treks up to its alpine highlands offer incredible panoramic views of its ancient landscape.

Where: Alberta
Called the "gentle giant of the Rockies," 97 per cent of the 11,000 sq. kilometre park is protected wilderness. Well-kept trails invite visitors keen for outdoor adventure.

Where: Northwest Territories
Made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978, this is one of North America's most spectacular rivers is marked with spectacular waterfalls and a unique limestone cave system.

Where: Ontario
Carrying the title of Ontario's only wilderness national park, this rugged landscape offers visitors 1,878 sq. kilometres of rugged stretches of the Canadian Shield, boreal forest, and Lake Superior vistas.

Where: British Columbia
West Coast beach lovers, unite. This coastal shoreline on the western edge of Vancouver Island brings together both sandy and rocky beaches and a mountainous horizon for those who yearn to be closer to the Pacific.

Where: Prince Edward Island
Who wouldn't like biking alongside red cliffs and wind-sculpted dunes on a seashore path? In summer, the Island's gentle rolling hills, grown with tall blades of grass, catch the wind and breathe life into its pastoral landscape — bringing satisfaction to those seeking calm.

Where: Newfoundland and Labrador
Here lies Canada's most easterly national park. It boasts both dense forest and a gorgeous coastline carved with 12 extensive hiking trails to thrill nature lovers.

Where: Alberta
Located in the province's northeastern region, crossing into the Northwest Territories, is the country's largest national park. Spanning 44,807 sq. kilometres, the UNESCO Heritage Site is larger than all of Switzerland. The area protects the country's remaining bison herds and highlights the beauty of Canada's Northern Boreal Plains.

Where: British Columbia
Nestled in the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains, this area of land is named after a Cree expression for awe and wonder. And it lives up to the name. Visitors can witness its steep slopes and flat valleys carved from Ice Age glaciers. Make sure to draw deep breaths to take in the cool alpine air.